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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.61, 8,907.80 and 2,042.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.61, 8,907.80 and 2,042.91 is: 3,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.61 : 8,907.80 = 2,042.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.61/8,907.80 = 2,042.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.61x = 8,907.80 × 2,042.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.61x = 18,197,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,197,823.48/5,938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.33

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